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BJ04 THX

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

17,260 mi
Last recorded17,260 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 THX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 17,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/f tyres cracking on main tread

Fail 6 Sep 2013 17,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/f tyres cracking on main tread

Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,242 miles

1.n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner and outer edges 2.n/s and o/s/r tyres wear on inner and outer edges 3.o/s/r tyre cracking on main tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 9,242 miles

1.n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner and outer edges 2.n/s and o/s/r tyres wear on inner and outer edges 3.o/s/r tyre cracking on main tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 1,929 miles

front brake discs worn(poss undersize)

o/s/r tyre cracking,nail intread,close to limit

rear wiper blade split

slight play steering rack(o/s)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 46,656 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

front brake discs worn(poss undersize)

metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

n/s/f tyre wearing close to treadbars,sidewall scuffed

n/s/r tyre wearing close to treadbars,cracking

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear brake discs wearing

slight play steering rack/track rod end o/s

Fail 21 Aug 2010 46,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

boot area not checked properly due to trim

front brake discs worn(poss undersize)

metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

n/s/f tyre wearing close to treadbars,sidewall scuffed

n/s/r tyre wearing close to treadbars,cracking

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear brake discs wearing

slight play steering rack/track rod end o/s

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 40,710 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,885 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

front & rear brake discs wearing(poss undersize)pads not checked

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed,wearing close to treadbars

slight play steering rack(n/s)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 33,885 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

front & rear brake discs wearing(poss undersize)pads not checked

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed,wearing close to treadbars

slight play steering rack(n/s)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,706 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,419 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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BJ04 THX is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 40,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ04 THX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ04 THX is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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